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Sylvite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
5.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Sylvite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Mottramite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sylvite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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